Tag: Bischofszell

  • Halter pushes ahead with project in Bischofszell

    Halter pushes ahead with project in Bischofszell

    Halter AG of Schlierem has pushed ahead with the Schützengütli site project in two steps, according to a media release. After the urban planning, a study contract was awarded for the architectural planning. Of the six participating teams, Daniel Cavelti Architektur AG from St.Gallen came out on top. The study, called Zauberwald, will now be further developed.

    In addition to representatives of the municipality and landowner Halter, the jury also included several experts. They agreed that the winning design fits perfectly into the surrounding neighbourhood. In addition to 54 condominiums, which will be realised in several buildings, the design envisages a spacious inner courtyard that will be lushly planted in accordance with its name, Zauberwald. If construction begins in 2026, the flats could be completed in 2028.

    Until a few years ago, the site was used for production by the Laumann und Co malt factory and fruit pressing plant. The plans by Daniel Cavelti Architektur call for a chimney to be retained as a reminder of the previous use of the Schützengütli site. Halter AG acquired the site in 2022. ce/jh

  • Halter develops residential project in Bischofszell

    Halter develops residential project in Bischofszell

    After the transfer of ownership of the Schützengütli site in Bischofszell to Halter AG, a site development for the construction of 50 condominiums will begin there, according to a media release. In February 2022, Halter acquired the site with two areas of around 6500 and 1000 square metres. On 10 February 2023, the revised building and zoning plan of the town of Bischofszell came into force, allowing residential use with a design plan obligation on the site.

    For the planned owner-occupied flats, the existing building stock must give way, except for individual elements, according to the statement. Halter has commissioned a two-stage study for a high-quality site development in order to offer future residents a high quality of life and living. The new buildings should also blend in harmoniously with the surrounding neighbourhood.

    “With this site development in an intact neighbourhood, we will create attractive living space in a very well connected location right next to the railway station,” Rolf Zäch, project manager at Halter Entwicklungen, is quoted as saying. “The centre of our city continues to develop positively. The city council is pleased about this,” says Thomas Weingart, mayor of Bischofszell. With Halter AG, a renowned company is active in Bischofszell that brings great experience in urban development.

    The property had served the Schiffli embroidery factory from 1907 and later the glass rectifier construction. In 1946, it became the property of the malt factory and fruit pressing plant Laumann & Co. Until a few years ago, essences and syrups were still produced there, according to the notice.